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property at 25735 Lorain Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25735 Lorain Rd, Unit 18

25735 Lorain Rd
North OlmstedOH44070

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property at 4849 Grace Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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4849 Grace Rd, Unit 121

4849 Grace Rd
North OlmstedOH44070

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Westlake, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Westlake, OH is a Studio unit found at Lawn Village in the Riverside neighborhood priced from $849. Beachcliff Place in the Beachcliff I neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lawn VillageLarge StudioStudio,1BA$849
Beachcliff PlaceLighthouse1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Westown Garden Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Westbury Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, OH

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $0.91 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Carlton Park in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 3RE Model at Westbury Apartments starting at $1,783 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.91
Westbury Apartments3RE3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Northridge Cove2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section2BR,1BA$1.29
Westwood Meadows2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Timber Ridge ApartmentsOakridge2BR,2BA$1.53
Westchester Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Brendan Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1.18
Northern View VillasLarge Two Bedroom Suite2BR,1BA$1.45
Winterberry Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Westown Garden Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.37

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Westlake?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, OH with pricing that ranges from $749 to $3,437. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $550 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westlake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westlake ranges from $550 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,182.

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